Posted At: Th08 28, 2023 - 321 Views
The latest update on immigration news from the Australian Government included the following:
1. The Department of Home Affairs has released a new Skilled Migration Program which will make the process of applying for a visa easier for those who are interested in working in Australia. The program will focus on the selection of skilled migrants based on the economic needs of the country and will be open for applications from January 2024.
2. The Department of Immigration and Border Protection has announced that the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) will be increased from $53,900 to $57,090 from 1 July 2021. The TSMIT is the minimum salary that must be paid to a skilled migrant before they can be granted a visa.
3. The Australian Government has also announced that the number of protection visas granted to refugees and asylum seekers has increased by 17 percent in the past year. This is a positive sign of the Government’s commitment to provide protection to those who need it.
4. The Department of Home Affairs has also released a new list of occupations eligible for visas under the new Skilled Migration program. The list includes occupations such as Software Engineers, Electricians, Carpenters, Plumbers, Nurses, and Chefs.
These updates are just a few of the latest Australian immigration news released by the Australian Government. There have been a number of changes to the immigration system this year and it is important to stay up to date with the latest news.
